Shik Do Rak in Irvine is the spot if you're craving legit Korean BBQ with great vibes and even better service. The quality of the meats was on point, fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The banchan kept coming, the grill was always clean, and everything just felt well-run and smooth. But the real highlight of the night? Rudy. Hands down one of the best servers I've had anywhere. Super friendly, attentive without hovering, and genuinely made the whole experience more enjoyable. He checked in at all the right times, and made sure our table was taken care of from start to finish. You can tell he actually cares about the guests, which goes a long way. If you're going to Shik Do Rak, do yourself a favor and ask for Rudy! Definitely we will coming back real soon! read more

Peter the manager is very helpful and accommodating. I've been coming here for several years and have brought several big groups, he's always there to make things right. Thanks Peter! read more

Shik Do Rak - A mix of meats - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Shik Do Rak has been our family's go-to KBBQ spot in Irvine for over 10 years, and it never disappoints. There's something super nostalgic and homey about this place, it's not fancy or hip, but it hits the spot for us every single time!!! The quality of the meat is consistently great, and we always appreciate the generous banchan dishes that come with every meal (with free refills, of course). The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and service is efficient even when it gets busy. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable bringing the whole family, catching up over grilled meats/veggies, and leaving full and happy. And the free yogurt at the end? Such a nice and yummy treat to wrap up a great meal! Shik Do Rak will always have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs)! read more

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Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. Every table had a hole in the middle, and inside the hole there was visible dirt and what looked like mold. It immediately grossed me out I had to cover it with a plate just to feel comfortable sitting there. The food quality was very poor. The salad tasted old and acidic, with brown lettuce. I ordered garlic with sliced jalapeños, and both were clearly old you can see it in the photos. Even after grilling the vegetables, they still tasted old. The onion and mushrooms were also old and soft with brown color. The meat also tasted off, and the pickles were old and mushy. The staff was very kind and friendly, which is the only reason I'm giving one star. I did start feeling stomach discomfort after eating. I asked a new waiter for a fresher salad, and while he agreed, the replacement tasted like old salad mixed with new. Overall, this was a very unpleasant experience. I won't be coming back and am extremely disappointed. read more

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I've been coming here for over 8 years and it's still one of my go-to spots in Irvine. The food is always fresh and consistent, and the quality of the meat never disappoints. Every time I bring friends or family, they end up loving it too. What really keeps me coming back though is the service. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and quick to help without being overbearing. Even when they're busy, they make sure you're taken care of. It's hard to find places that stay this consistent for so long, but this spot definitely has. Highly recommend if you're craving solid Korean BBQ and great service. CJ read more

The lady name woomi was very nice and kind I loved how she cared about us every 5 min and all the food was amazing I'll definitely come back here to eat again very memorable restaurant. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Victor and Peter always giving us the golden glove treatment. Always making us feel special and welcome here at the Irvine location. The food is always spot on!! Especially during happy hour and a long day's work. And Ronnie always doing a wonderful job keeping the place clean. read more

Shik Do Rak - The Brisket and Jalaps!! ;) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

For the price of $35pp, this place does the job! The meats are good/delicious enough to fulfill your kbbq cravings. They have a variety of banchans and other side dishes to order from and the perfect amount too. The service is really great too. Good for large groups and smaller groups too. I've came here 3 times now, and all 3 times they're quick with serving us, bringing out food, and not forgetting orders. The most recent time, the gentlemen periodically checked up on us, got our order correct. We were very happy with our choice for dinner that night! They also have soft serve now too! But the place is a little run down and floors are sticky, so beware! read more

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Literally, such a great value for a KBBQ! The ahjumma's there are quick and work so hard! Their spicy sauce is amazing and cuts thru fatty meats. It feels like a hole-in-the-wall type place. Also their frozen yogurt is soo good too! read more

I have been coming for over a decade but haven't in a couple of years. I am pleased to say, food remains to be top tier despite numerous competitions in the area. The service has also gotten a little better. Place however, could benefit from an interior upgrade. read more

Went back here for our KBBQ and again as always it did not disappoint! Friendly staff who are very attentive to making sure we can order more meat if desired and the meat options are plentiful! read more

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Experience was amazing! We came on a friday night, which is super busy. All of the servers were quick on their toes and ready to help us whenever. Thy and Chloe were the best! Their energy radiates on to me which made my dining experience so much better!! We appreciate In Lan for stepping in a helping us cook the meats so that we would be able to enjoy the food. Shout out to Peter for making us laugh along the way out. What a legend. This is place is like an old fashioned kbbq where the food is the spotlight. This is a great place to be with your friends because of how nice and homey it is. Don't forget to grab their complementary frozen yogurt as a palette cleanser! It's soooooooooooooooo good :D read more

Shik Do Rak - set up - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Wanted to post here again, they are so amazing! Watching them take on two large 20+ parties and still make sure we're taken of. Food here is always amazing. Love these guys. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Shik Do Rak is our one of our favorite AYCE KBBQ places that my hubs and I frequent quite regularly. We come here for the AYCE BRISKET and BEEF BELLY, and end our gorge fest with a slice of the THICK PORK BELLY that we fry up like bacon and enjoy with an order of their soy bean soup. Yum. This is a CASUAL, NO NONSENSE place to get your fill on EXCELLENT brisket and beef belly. This, we have discovered, is the perfect combination. I am picky about my brisket and can't stand it when it is too tough or chewy. Shik Do Rak gets it right every time, and we come here about once a month. We always ask for the steamed egg and sliced jalapeño peppers with red pepper paste, as well as the red chili dipping sauce, and more salt and sesame oil. We also ask for more radish and rice wraps. They are VERY GENEROUS with these requests and is yet another reason why we love Shik Do Rak. Tip: Don't expect a five-star experience here. The restaurant is a grease pit with warped tables and grills. It could probably use a complete re-modeling, but that would mean they would have to shut down the place to re-do it, which would be a hassle, and which would mean I couldn't come here to enjoy my KBBQ in sweats and a t-shirt. It's tried and true and we are regulars. We hope they don't change a single thing. read more

I've always thought Shik Do Rak has been underrated and not talked about enough when people talk about the best kbbq in the area. Wait is not insane like Mr BBQ or some other places in the county. The parking can get annoying sometimes as there is a lot of good restaurants in the shopping plaza but usually you'll get a spot especially with the parking spots behind the restaurant. Quality of meat is what is great about Shik Do Rak as it seems like the brisket and sliced meat are always on par. I'm not a big fan of the steak cuts so won't say much on those. Side dishes are all great, all of your typical sides are included. Service stands out. Every server I've ever had were fantastic and very attentive. They all work super hard and really seem on top of everything from changing grills, refilling drinks and asking if you want additional more meat and sides. Pro tip: they got happy hour after 10pm that gives you a great deal of you're ok eating late. read more

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Shik Do Rak is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Irvine that is an All You Can Eat BBQ on a special kind of grill. This place produces the best smells and odors around. You are given three choices as far as AYCE. Each level gives you more. We chose the middle level. There are no directions, so learn on the fly. Pick one person to be the cook and sits next to the gas valve and regulate the amount of heat. We started with the veggies. Saute in oil and salt. Add the meat. The food is amazing. The meat is high quality. The upper levels of price offer shrimp and fish options. We had trouble communicating with our host. We asked for dessert, and she said no. We asked for drinks, and she pointed to the menu. Our service was not so good. We had to ask for everything. The best thing is their sesame oil and spices combo on their grill. The food is amazing. Overall, a great night. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This location is smaller than the Garden Grove location. Service is fast and quick. They usually get pretty busy here and the parking lot is a little cramped. It's AYCE and the prices are great. Flavor wise, I feel like it's lacking a little bit of flavor with the sauces compared to the Garden Grove location. read more

Greetings to the proprietors of Shik Do Rak, I was told this was the finest Korean barbecue in the region. I arrived in linen. I left smelling like a brisket that had seen things. The meat -- acceptable. The banchan -- generous, credit where it is due. The little egg soufflé that puffs up on the side of the grill? A delight. My queen clapped. I have not seen her clap for anything since the falcon show in Doha. However. The server kept trying to cook the meat FOR me. Sir. I am a grown prince. I have grilled lamb on the hood of a Bugatti in the Empty Quarter. I can handle the short rib. Step back. Allow me my dignity. Also -- the scissors. Why are we cutting meat with scissors at the table like I am a child doing an arts and crafts project. Bring me a blade. Bring me anything with a handle and a soul. I will Yelp again about this. The smell has now entered my thobe at a molecular level. My driver rolled down all four windows. My cologne has surrendered. I will return. But next time, I bring my own tongs. -- K.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

I've been coming to Shik Do Rak for years for their prime combos. I usually order the SDR Combination for 2. It is currently $79.99, and it feeds my family of 4, and we often still have leftovers to bring home. For me, I'd rather enjoy the higher quality meat, rather than stuffing ourselves with AYCE options. I forgot to take pictures of everything when it first came out, but it is a good amount of food, and looks very nicely set up on the platters. They also have lots of delicious side dishes and are refilled as many times as you wish. For those of you that can eat a lot, they offer 3 different priced AYCE options which provide a lot of choices. We always see people sitting near us order it and eat a ton! The servers are friendly and we see them continuously bring more food. read more

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The service was amazing. I have been coming here for a couple of months. Rudy, Peter, and Vicky always treat us with the most absolute respect and kindness. They always attend us fast and work diligently to get the work done. This is always a go to spot where I always bring friends. You can joke with them and have a good time. Never disappoints at all! Come in and try please! read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Lots of options, service is ok sometimes it's good sometimes it's ok, feels like a home family owned environment, meat is decent. I come here when I want something reliable read more

One of the classics of Irvine that still shows that it can beat some of the other All your can eat kbbq places. I have a warm spot for this place. It still has 1 of the ladies that had served me like over 10 years ago. It no longer serves the ice cream dessert but it chilli and brisket sauce is still awesome. Even when it was packed the day before Christmas Eve they manage to still keep up service. They had the right amount of attention in that they made sure we never were out of meat nor did they come too often to interrupt conversation. Warning do not come to this place wearing your best clothes because it guaranteed that you will leave the restaurant with a scent of grilled meat . The brisket and beef tongue wasn't too thick. And the grill can get hot pretty quickly that you can get a good sear. Remember to add yourself to Yelp waitlist. Thank you Kevin for being an awesome server and to the crew for reminding why SHIK Do Rak is special. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Brisket and pork belly were good everything else wasn't that great. Wine pork belly was like grape juice sweet, garlic pork belly wasn't all that. We were a party of 12 and the food we order sometime wouldn't come out or we would have to ask for it multiple times. Our grill kept turning off so we continually asked for it to be turned back on. First time here and first impression says I'm not going back. read more

This place is my go to late night Korean barbecue spot because after 10 PM, they have the happy hour menu for AYCE $25.99. I only eat brisket, beef belly, pork belly so this menu is perfect for us. They got everything I need, all the banchan, especially the pickle radish wrap! (Also ask for the garlic oil) Compared to other kbbq restaurants, I would describe this place to be simple, traditional, no frills. I'm always leaving here satisfied and happy, especially for the value. Make sure you call ahead and you can check wait time and when is last call! Service is consistently great every time. Everyone is so kind and efficient. I always have Sharon as my server. She's the cutest and makes me feel very welcomed and attended to. Their manager Peter is always friendly as well. read more

Shik Do Rak - Ask for garlic oil! - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Adriana was amazing! She listened to all our concerns and just provided amazing service overall! Would highly recommend and would recommend a promotion! read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Place was very run down. They kept the door to the bathrooms open so all you keep getting is a faint smell of rotting meat and feces while you're eating. Unappetizing read more

I came here for KBBQ with some friends for a weeknight dinner. The prices have really risen and we weren't able to get the most affordable tier, which is only during weekday lunch or late night, so it was $33.99/person. I started off with the Spicy Tofu Soup, which was delicious. There's a few banchans offered as well. For the sauce, you need to ask for the hot sauce and bean paste though. Everything came fairly quick as we were one of the few tables on a weeknight. We also got a grill change multiple times. For meat, we had the finger meat, beef belly, choice brisket, and hot pepper pork belly. Good KBBQ, but definitely come during weekday lunch or late night instead for the cheaper price. read more

Shik Do Rak - Brisket. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I think this is one of the best kbbq places I've been to for their price point. The side dishes especially the rice paper wrappers and salt oil sauce were great, and even though they were small the staff came by routinely to refill. The staff occasionally comes by to help you with some cooking and the meat is very well sliced for the type of cut it is. read more

Shik Do Rak - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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The server was cute and attentive and made sure we were good every couple of minutes. The portions are amazing!! And the food taste very good. The resteraunt itself is well lit and very clean too. I would definitely come back and highly recommend too. read more

I've been reluctant to post a review because Shik Do Rak is my absolute favorite kbbq spot (iykyk) in OC. Peter is an absolute homie and we love bringing friends and family here. The service is great and gets better every time, plus the pricing is both amazing and consistent. Once, pre covid, I waited almost 3hrs for a table when it was busy, and it was worth it. Now you can reserve a table on yelp! read more

My family has been going to this restaurant for almost 10 years at this point and it is still our favorite Korean BBQ spot by far. Tonight we just had a table with 13 people and the food and service was amazing. Consistent grill changes, refilling sides, checking up on us etc. The whole crew tonight was awesome, Chloe, Woomi, Elijah, Jason, Thy and Rony were the highlights. The manager Peter is awesome, and Rudy one of the waiters, was not here tonight, but you have him as your server he is amazing. If you want the best price KBBQ for the quality, come here trust me. read more

Only korean bbq spot I love !!! Sauces are good and the meat is good and the steamed egg is my fav

Love this place! Feels like a more hole in the wall type joint but the food is good and the service has been great every time I have gone.

Awesome. This is one of best KBBQ places in all of SoCal. I know the people working there for many years and they are all great. Peter is the man! Always helpful. The food is killer good and they hustle to ensure you are taken care of. read more

I'm a regular here, but just reviewing on the mobile order experience. I placed the order for 5lbs of uncooked brisket via Grubhub a few hours earlier, and it was pretty much ready by the time I got there. They packed it up neatly for me and gave me extra sauce. I did pickup around 4pm so I was able to get in-n-out in under 3 minutes. Service was friendly and top notch. read more

Favorite KBBQ spot for sure. Meat quality is great, prices reasonable. All you can eat is a great experience for sure - come hungry! Try their froyo on the way out too! read more

Decent KBBQ place with premium meat options. AYCE pricing so make sure you come hungry. Gets busy so get there early. I actually prefer the Garden Grove location but this is closer for people in Irvine or further south. read more

My favorite KBBQ place, first place I've gone too and I've tried so many others since. This one has my heart, the kind and attentive service of the staff is exceptional, especially ****Peter and In Lan****.Two people we LOVE to see everytime we go, we share stories, and they always make the time to check in with us. It honestly feels like an extension of home because of this. The food is always a hit and I love the side dish offerings here of all the Kbbq places I've been too. Ambiance is fun, busy, and just what youd expect from a KBBQ spot everyone loves. read more

Shik Do Rak - This is their lunch menu options - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a Friday night, and as expected on a Friday night it was fairly busy. Went to inquire about the wait time, I was told 30-40 minutes. Not a problem, typical of a Friday dinner wait. But tell me why, the waiter then says, "if you order the premium AYCE we can seat you right away" I'm sorry, when did getting a table at a restaurant become a bidding war? I felt immediately offended, it was extremely off putting, and the nerve of this location to do that given the only reason we opted here was because we were in the area and not wanting to drive to our regular Garden Grove location. Needless to say, I did not wait to be seated, nor did I bargain my way in with premium AYCE. Has anyone else encountered this at the Irvine location!? Because I'm genuinely curious. read more

Terrible experience would not recommend waiters were slow took over an hour to even get seated and got couldn't get any silverware when I asked read more